I'm one of those people that start my Christmas shopping in the summer. I know...no one wants to hear that, huh? I like to get it completed so that I can enjoy the holiday season. I DON'T enjoy fighting the crowds (and the northern Illinois weather) as Christmas draws near.
Each year, I think that I'll have all of this spare time to do all of the other "Christmas-y" stuff. But, somehow...I'm still very busy. For a number of years now, I haven't even found the time to make Christmas cookies. And my DH loves Christmas cookies! I decided that instead of stamping today {gasp!}...it was time to make cookies for him. He's so good to me...and I love him so much! Just as much today, as 33 years ago, when we married!
It was a perfect day for cookie making today...bright sunshine, single digit temps outside (all the more reason to stay inside and bake) oh...and I started the day relaxing with a hot cup of green tea with mint.....mmm....{insert big smile here}.
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The holidays are not a happy time for everyone, I know. We lost our nephew, Matthew, to leukemia in May of this year. His photo is in the left hand column of this blog. He was a wonderful and courageous young man. We miss him so much...even more as the holidays approach.
But, I still have to appreciate and find joy in all that I can. I SO appreciate my and my husband's families. And our friends of many years. We are truly blessed to have all of these wonderful people in our lives.
May you have a blessed Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Susie
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